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Book cover of “Yet Here I Am” by Jonathan Capehart.

Books

Watch him on TV, read about him here

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Screen grab of President of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and academic scholar Deborah Archer, in a hybrid conversation with legal scholar James Forman Jr. at the Brooklyn Public Library’s Center for Brooklyn History (BPL-CBH) on June 9, 2025.

Books

Deborah Archer: How highways helped segregate America

By Milette Millington

Brooklyn-based Haitian-American director Wanly Florexile.

Movies

‘Joseph,’ an emotionally charged, character-driven thriller: Marie Driven

By Nelson A. King

Lyrikal entertaining the students of Public School 244 on Tilden Avenue in East Flatbush during their inaugural carnival.

Carnival

East Flatbush public school ends school year with an inaugural carnival

By Nelson A. King

Reggae-dancehall artiste Alkaline.

Music

Alkaline rules stage at New Rules Canada

By Nelson A. King

From left, Jonathan Pierre Lafleur, executive director and co-founder, Franck Henry Godefroy, creative director and co-founder and Mc Alexander Ciceron, creative director and lead curator.

Atelier Artist launches inclusive residency for Brooklyn creatives

By Orlande Fleury

Reggae artist Tarrus Riley.

Jamaica

Tarrus Riley to salute Jimmy Riley and Cocoa Tea at Reggae Sumfest 2025

By Nelson A. King

Tamarind Sauce for Doubles & Pholourie recipe.

Caribbean recipes

Tamarind Sauce for Doubles & Pholourie

By Chris De La Rosa

Fashion designer Anna-Lisa Guthrie was recently honored with the Prime Minister’s Youth Award for Excellence in Arts and Culture. The award is one of Jamaica’s highest recognitions for young creatives.

Jamaica

Jamaican designer goes global after dressing Dancehall royalty

By Tracey Khan

The awardee for the Winnie Mandela Humanitarian Award is expected to be announced on July 1, 2025 during International Reggae Day.

Music

One Love: One Voice: One Day: themes IRD 2025

By Vinette K. Pryce

Book cover of Madame Queen by Mary Kay McBray.

Books

Uncovering the history of a secretive crime boss is a great surprise for readers

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Nailah Blackman, fourth from left, receives award from New York State Caribbean-American Delegation: From left , Assembly Member Latrice Walker, Assembly Member Chantel Jackson, Senator Siela Bynoe (with proclamation), Assembly Member Jaime Williams, Assembly Member Monique Chandler-Waterman and Senator Roxanne Persaud.

Music

Caribbean-American Delegation, NYS Black Legislative Task Force honor Soca star Nailah Blackman

By Nelson A. King

Dancers entertained the large crowd at the 2024 Folk Festival at the Old Boys High School grounds, at 746 Rutland Rd., Brooklyn.

Guyana

Guyana Cultural Association NY marks 25th Anniversary with Summer–Fall cultural series

By Tangerine Clarke

Dancehall superstar Konshens (left) teams up with Kemar Highcon in "Volcano.”

Music

Konshens drops ‘Pool Party’ on Friday

By Nelson A. King

Haitian American violinist and composer Daniel Bernard Roumain.

Music

Violinist brings Haitian heritage and original music to local charter school

By Milette Millington

Visitors explore mixed-media installations during the Indo-Caribbean Arts Exhibition in the Bronx, part of the Oyate Group’s Caribbean Arts Series, which spotlights cultural identity and expression.

Bronx Arts Initiative showcases Indo-Caribbean Culture, powered by Oyate Group

By Tracey Khan

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